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Raeford, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,545
Population
1,062/sq mi density
$43,311
Median Income
$23,450 per capita
$177,900
Home Value
$286,182 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
2,140 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,311 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$177,900 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Raeford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 258 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9813°N, 79.2296°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Raeford has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (2.9").